In the first two months of 2023, the number of irregular border crossings reported by national authorities increased to 28 130, roughly in line with the same period last year. The Central Mediterranean and Western Balkan routes remain the most active.

This conference, organised by the European Migration Network in partnership with the Podgorica Chairmanship in the Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), seeks to discuss how to tackle common challenges on the Western Balkan migratory route and future actions both on a regional and national level.

The Justice and Home Affairs Council of 25/02/2016 discussed the current migratory situation, including the monitoring of implementation of the measures already agreed at recent meetings of the European Council and Justice and Home Affairs Council.